A keenly priced end-of-terrace home in Buchten
Dorpstraat 3 sits in Buchten, a village in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen where life moves at a gentle pace. This end-of-terrace house from 1974 is listed for €200,000, which the agent describes as keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price. The listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing from the agent's description. For context, the average asking price for homes in Buchten is €457,179, and this property is priced well below that figure. If you are looking at end-of-terrace houses in Sittard-Geleen, this one stands out for its price.
The home itself
According to the agent, this end-of-terrace house has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 120 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 109 m². Similarly, the plot is given as 192 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration states 230 m². The asking price works out at €1,667 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
Life in Buchten
Buchten is a village where residents give their neighbourhood an average score of 8.9 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Here in our neighbourhood we are not all neighbourly, having coffee at each other's or visiting, but we look out for each other well, there is always someone who helps where needed." Another adds: "Everyone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD." The village has around 1,995 inhabitants, and about a quarter of them are aged 65 or older. For a closer look at the Buchten neighbourhood, these reviews give a sense of the community spirit.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Buchten is just around the corner, and the nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Born BV, is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, Jumbo and Aldi are both a couple of streets away, with SPAR express a bit further. Basisschool het Avontuur is a five-minute walk, and there are several other primary schools within a short distance. Bus stops on the Keerweg and Burg. Lebensstraat are nearby, served by lines 17 and 18, and the nearest train station is Susteren, about 4 km away. The municipality of the municipality of Sittard-Geleen offers these connections to the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €286,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €200,000 is 30% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €186,000 to €286,000. As for the address itself, the noise levels from road, rail, air and industry traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 48% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are both medium, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Wagemans Wonen and Wagemans Wonen.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Dorpstraat 3, Buchten
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €200,000 is 30% below the WOZ value of €286,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. This means the asking price is lower than the official valuation, but that is a fact about the figures, not a judgement on the price.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 120 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 109 m². The plot is given as 192 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration states 230 m². The home was built in 1974.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 48% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks for this area?
The climate risk indications for this address are medium for pluvial flooding and flood risk, both currently and by 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not a prediction for this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to Dorpstraat 3?
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo and Aldi, both about 1.6 km away. SPAR express is at 1.8 km, and another SPAR express is at 2.3 km. Albert Heijn is the furthest of the nearest options, at about 2.5 km. These distances are measured from the address.
What schools are near this home?
Basisschool het Avontuur is the closest primary school, at about 460 m away. Openbare Basisschool de Wissel is at 1.4 km, and Basisschool Swentibold is at 1.9 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 5.5 km away, which may require a longer journey.
How is the public transport connection from Buchten?
The nearest bus stop is Buchten, Keerweg, about 238 m away, served by lines 17 and 18. Other stops on the same lines are at Burg. Lebensstraat and Dorpsstraat/Oude Baan. The nearest train station is Susteren, about 4 km from the address.
What is the average asking price in Buchten?
The average asking price for homes in Buchten is €457,179, based on 14 properties currently for sale. The median asking price is €386,250, and prices range from €275,000 to €750,000. This home is listed at €200,000, which is below the neighbourhood average.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 54%, from €186,000 to €286,000. The value increased each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, when it went from €197,000 to €230,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025.
